Study Identifies Bumble Bees' Favorite Flowers to Aid Bee Conservation
Research in the Sierra Nevada region of California illustrates the varying flower choices of bumble bees
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Watered Down Biodiversity: Sample Type Is Critical in Environmental DNA Studies for Biomonitoring
For freshwater systems, there is often a lack of consideration as to the optimal sample type for maximizing detection of macroinvertebrates
Suction Cups That Don't Fall Off
Insects in torrential rivers may inspire engineering solutions
On Balance, Some Neonicotinoid Pesticides Could Benefit Bees
New research on one of the permitted neonicotinoids indicates it effectively controls pests and might even help bees
Is Evolution Predictable?
A recent study of Heliconius butterflies says that it isn't
Researchers Highlight Progress and Challenges of Phloem Research
Phloem-feeding insects and pathogens cause tremendous economic losses worldwide and represent some of the most difficult pests to understand due to their specialized feeding strategies
Lab Develops Novel Approach to Study Sound Recognition in Acoustically Orienting Animals
The St. Olaf College team's findings on song recognition in the fly Ormia ochracea are part of special on 'How Enemies Shape Communication Systems' published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Knowing Berry Pests' Varied Diets May Help Control Them
Recent research results may help curb pest populations by encouraging growers to limit access to certain non-fruit food sources during times when drosophila populations are low and berries are not in season
Researcher Discovers How Mosquitoes Integrate Vision and Smell to Track Victims
Scientists have found that mosquitoes are changing their hunting routines in response to host cues
Bee Surveys in Newest US National Park Could Aid Pollinator Studies Elsewhere
Researchers report findings about pollinator biodiversity in California's Pinnacles National Park